SiriusXM dominated the music and podcast conversation this week, rolling out fresh programming around dedicated Billy Joel and Earth, Wind & Fire channels that generated a steady stream of new coverage.
Apple Music rode the momentum of Apple's broader September ecosystem news cycle to remain highly visible in U.S. audio discussions, while iHeartRadio posted its own podcast announcement alongside festival news that kept the brand active in the space. Amazon Music continued to surface through fresh music-and-podcast content and live-event pages, and Spotify appeared repeatedly in entertainment and streaming-pricing roundups that compared costs across major platforms. YouTube Music held its place in the everyday streaming mix, Apple Podcasts stayed visible through search activity tied to current shows and Apple's own news cycle, and Audible maintained relevance in spoken-audio discovery even as its September buzz trailed the leading music apps. NPR rounded out the group as a familiar name, though with less category-shaking momentum than the platforms at the top.
Altogether, the week reflects a crowded field where legacy radio, streaming giants, and podcast platforms are all competing for listener attention through fresh content drops and programming announcements.
| # | Name | Score | 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | SiriusXM | 95.6 | +0% |
| 2 | A | Apple Music | 84.7 | +0% |
| 3 | I | iHeartRadio | 79.4 | +0% |
| 4 | A | Amazon Music | 73.8 | +0% |
| 5 | S | Spotify | 73.6 | +0% |
| 6 | Y | YouTube Music | 62.3 | +0% |
| 7 | A | Apple Podcasts | 56.8 | +0% |
| 8 | A | Audible | 51.4 | +0% |
| 9 | N | NPR | 47 | +0% |